Welcome to TrailRunAdvisor — your hub for stories, insights, and inspiration from the world of trail running. In our interview section, we share the journeys of passionate trail runners, offering motivation and perspective whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just stepping onto the trails for the first time.
Ultra Trail Guara Somontano (UTGS) has quietly become one of Spain’s most respected trail running events — not by joining major international circuits, but by staying true to its roots. Set in the spectacular landscapes of the Sierra de Guara and the Somontano region, UTGS offers runners a raw and authentic trail experience: rocky terrain, […]
...Esta semana hablamos con nuestra embajadora élite en España, Alejandra Sánchez Massa una atleta de trail que ha demostrado una enorme fortaleza y constancia. Tras superar recientes problemas de salud, Alejandra volvió a competir al más alto nivel y logró un 2º puesto en la Subida al Pico Veleta, una de las pruebas más duras y emblemáticas […]
...Credit photo : Alanis Duc, Fédération Française d’Athlétisme After a remarkable first full season on the Golden Trail World Series circuit, where she finished an impressive 7th overall, Marie Nivet has firmly established herself among the rising stars of international trail running. A member of the French National Trail Team and TrailRunAdvisor elite ambassador, Marie embodies […]
...Some journeys begin with a single step, others with a leap across borders and into the unknown. This is the story of Fatima Painda, a woman who fled Afghanistan as a child, carrying nothing but memories of her mountains. In the UK she rediscovered freedom through running, first on the track and then on the […]
...High in the Himalayas, where the air is thin and every step feels heavier than the last, lies a race that defies ordinary trail running. The One Hundred® Ladakh Trail to Heaven is not just a test of endurance — it’s a battle with altitude, terrain, and self. With passes rising above 5,000 metres, landscapes […]
...Trail Run Advisor ambassador Gareth Jones just delivered a stellar performance at the Beacons Way Ultra, finishing 5th in a 100-mile challenge across the rugged Welsh mountains. We caught up with him shortly after the race to hear more about his experience—what pushed him through the toughest sections, how he fuelled, and what’s next on […]
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